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The Art of the Book Pitch: Video Advice from Agent/Blogger Nathan Bransford

There’s a mystique and a whole circuit of experts and writers on the topic of pitching book ideas to agents and editors. The wonderful literary agent and blogger Nathan Bransford cuts to the chase in this short video I was able to grab when we were both speaking...

Will self-publishing spoil your mainstream publishing dream?

Marketing and Platform, Process, Strategy

This is a common question I get asked all the time. When I saw it posted on a LinkedIn discussion board, I posted my response, which I thought I’d share with you here. The short of it is, no. Self-publishing won’t spoil your mainstream publishing dream....

“What I learned from Janet” by Rachael Rifkin (client and intern)

Janet's Editorials

This insightful essay was written by Rachael Rifkin, a client who worked with me as an intern for the past month: This is not my first attempt at writing this “what I learned” essay. My first draft seemed to be going well. I had about a page written in a...

Three Cheers for Shama! Named one of Business Week’s 25 Under 25

Marketing and Platform

We are so proud that one of our young clients has just been named a 2009 Finalist for “America’s Best Young Entreprenuers” by Business Week. Shama Hyder Kabani, founder of Click to Client, has definitely hit that sweet spot with a message, idea set,...

Become a Fierce Leader: Breaking the Trance of “Best Practices”